"We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different."–Kurt Vonnegut

The first ghoul figure I ever owned came in the old Grenadier dungeon monster set. (All images embiggenable by clicking)

The eyebrows are a little over the top, but old Grenadier like this always reminds of the Trampier and Sutherland illustrations in the Monster Manual. Here he is again with a later Grenadier ghoul (Dragon Lords monsters of folklore set) and the Metal Magic ghoul recast by Megaminis:

Reaper made a second set (different sculptor, probably) that is more bestial and naked, again armed with bones:

Again there is an obvious boss and two lesser ghouls.

Ghouls are great monsters because in D&D they really are very scary for lower level characters, since they make three attacks and their touch paralyzes. A large number of ghouls poses a threat even to mid and high level characters, especially if they are fortified with ghasts or thouls.

Nom nom nom nom…

Lastly, an undead troll which I think was made was Rafm?

The bone paw on the ground there is an actual rodent skeleton part from an owl pellet I found in my parent’s back yard a long time ago. I’m thinking it was a mole’s, based on the claws. If you don’t have any owls puking up bones and fur in your area, you can always gomail order for those authentic parts.

Why red hair? Contrast. I painted this guy when I was spending WAY more time per figure than I do now. Painting stripes on clothing? Textured bases? Who has time for that?!?

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